The Makers of Modern Rome, in Four Books by Mrs. Oliphant
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About this eBook
| Author | Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897 |
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| Illustrator | Pennell, Joseph, 1857-1926 |
| Illustrator | Riviere, Henry Parsons, 1811-1888 |
| LoC No. | 39006683 |
| Title | The Makers of Modern Rome, in Four Books |
| Note | Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | I. Honourable women not a few: Rome in the fourth century. The palace on the Aventine. Melania. The society of Marcella. Paula. The mother house -- II. The popes who made the papacy: Gregory the Great. The monk Hildebrand. The Pope Gregory VII. Innocent III -- III. Lo popolo, and the tribune of the people: Rome in the fourteenth century. The deliverer. The buono stato. Decline and fall. The soldier of fortune. The end of the tragedy -- IV. The popes who made the city: Martin V; Eugenius IV; Nicolas V. Calixtus III; Pius II; Paul II; Sixtus IV. Julius II; Leo X. |
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| Summary | "The Makers of Modern Rome" by Mrs. Oliphant is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work provides a detailed examination of the pivotal figures and events that shaped Rome during its transitional period, particularly focusing on the role of women and the shifting authority from political to religious figures. The book's exploration of characters, such as influential women like Marcella and Melania, highlights the complexities of their lives within the broader societal and spiritual transformations of the era. The opening of the book sets the stage by reflecting on the grandeur and subsequent decline of Rome, detailing the contrast between its glorious past and the stagnant societal conditions of the fourth century. The author discusses how Rome, once the center of the universe, became a city rich in history but struggling for vitality as new influences began to reshape its identity. The narrative introduces Marcella, a beauty from a noble family who defies societal norms by refusing to remarry, thus establishing a community for Christian women dedicated to a pure, devout lifestyle. The opening chapters also hint at Melania, another prominent figure whose dramatic decisions challenge traditional expectations of motherhood and societal roles. Overall, the beginning of the book presents a vivid and complex portrait of a city and its people caught between the remnants of an ancient civilization and the emergence of a new spiritual authority. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Rome (Italy) -- History -- 476-1420 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40135 |
| Release Date | Jul 3, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 118 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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